Testo - Frate Leone

The original manuscript is found in the of Assisi (MS 338 of the Biblioteca Comunale). Written in a mix of Latin and the Umbrian vernacular, the text consists of:

Francis wrote the words on a small piece of parchment to comfort his friend. At the bottom of the text, Francis drew a (a T-shaped cross), which was his personal signature and a symbol of salvation, and he placed it over Leo's name as a sign of protection. Brother Leo kept this parchment with him for the rest of his life, even adding his own handwritten notes to the margins to explain the document's origin. Musical Adaptations frate leone testo

The text is a short, rhythmic prayer based on the biblical blessing from the Book of Numbers. Text Latin The original manuscript is found in the of

"May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He show His face to you and be merciful to you. May He turn His countenance to you and give you peace. The Lord bless you, Brother Leo." Brother Leo kept this parchment with him for

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Benedicat tibi Dominus et custodiat te; ostendat faciem suam tibi et misereatur tui. Convertat vultum suum ad te et det tibi pacem. Dominus benedicat frater Leo, te.